CHAPTER 1:
Almost 13 years ago, the nine-tailed fox went on a rampage destroying almost the whole Village Hidden in the leaves. However, its night of terror ended when the fourth Hokage sacrificed his life by sealing the fox in a newborn.
The next day while everyone was trying to recover from the shock and while the villagers along with the ninjas were trying to continue with their lives, something got their attention.
The crying of a newborn baby echoed in the village, drawing most of the people's attention and in seconds, a small crowed had formed a circle around the source of the sound.
The Hokage along with a few ninja that had heard of the crying pushed the villagers aside and their eyes widen at what they saw in front of them.
A baby girl with raven black hair, covered with a small black and red blanket, was crying in front of them. From where the baby came or who her parents were, no one knew.
The Hokage knelt and gently took the newborn baby at his embrace. The girl started to cry and opened her crimson red eyes. Seeing the old wrinkled face of the Hokage, she started laughing, exposing her well sharp fangs.
The crowd immediately took a step back and whispers started between them. It was enough that the kid was an outsider, having red eyes and sharp fangs were only making things worse.
However, the Hokage ignored them and took the baby girl at the hospital and then at the infirmary. There she was placed next to a blond boy that had not stopped crying.
When she came close to him, the blond boy stopped crying and adverted his gaze at her. His blue eyes met her red ones and immediately the two babies started laughing.
"Looks like you made a friend Naruto. Someone that I am sure will share your pain. At least, none of you is alone anymore", the Hokage said and chuckled as he studied the two babies carefully.
*13 years later*
The two babies of the story grew up to become best friends. They both were sharing the same story. Hated by the villagers for reasons unknown to them, hated by children of their age, growing up with no friend or family.
The blonde boy, Naruto Uzumaki, became a prankster and did not stop playing pranks on the other villagers, hoping to draw their attention. He was loud, carefree and of course, childish.
The raven haired girl, that was named Akuma, due to the fact that she appeared a day after the demon foxed destroyed their village and because of her odd to them appearance.
Akuma, like Naruto, did pranks and liked to mess up with peoples' lives but she did that whenever she felt like it and unlike Naruto, she did it because she found it funny.
Another reason, why the villagers were thinking that her name was fitting. When she did not prank or mess up with the lives of others, she would isolate herself in the shadows where she could find some peace and quiet.
This is the story of Akuma and her adventures on her way to become a kunoich and achieve her dream.
Akuma's POV:
It was like every day at the Academy. Our sensei, Iruka, had left in order to chase and bring back the number one knucklehead and best friend of mine, Naruto Uzumaki.
I looked out of the window and smiled as I noticed the paint marks and shapes on the Hokage faces. Classic Naruto, I thought and a faint smile found its way on my face.
He and I were a lot the same. Ignored by people, being hated and of course being bullied by others. However, he likes to do pranks in order to draw everyone's attention.
I, on the other hand, I prefer to stay in the shadows. From there I can watch and study everything carefully without worrying that I will draw attention. You can say that I like being alone, since I am used to it.
Suddenly, the loud noise of the door opening and the yells from Iruka sensei snapped me from my thoughts and drew me back to the boring reality. I looked carefully and noticed that Naruto had finally being caught.
It was a matter of time, I thought as I watched my friend carefully. He was tied up with a rope and from the bruises on him; I could guess that Iruka sensei had dragged him for quite the distance.
"This is your last warning Naruto!", Iruka sensei shouted but Naruto simply ignored him. "That's it! Because Naruto lost it, everyone will retake the transformation jutsu!", he shouted and all the class except Sasuke and Me groaned.
We all stood from our seats and stood on a line with Sakura at the very front. I was between Sasuke and Naruto.
"Nice job with the paint Naruto", I said and gave him a smile.
"You bet it was", he said in a proud tone while giving me his famous toothy smirk.
"Okay Sakura Haruno", Iruka sensei said and the said pinky placed her hand on the correct sign.
"Transform", she said and transformed into none other than Iruka sensei.
"You transformed into me, good", Iruka sensei said as he marked on his clipboard. "Next is Sasuke Uchiha"
Sasuke, without saying anything and with the hands on his pockets, transformed into Iruka sensei and then quickly back to himself. Our sensei did not say anything but from the smile on his face, it was obvious that he was pleased.
"Okay, Akuma you are next", he said and I took a deep breath as I stood in front of me.
I placed my hands on the correct signs and transformed. I transformed into the Old Man or else known as the 3rd Hokage. I undid the jutsu and looked at Iruka sensei, which had a proud smile on his face.
"Excellent as usual", he said as he wrote on his clipboard.
I gave a small smile and walked to the end of the line. I passed by Naruto who gave me a thumbs up and I returned with a wink. It was like our friendship secret handshake.
Whenever some of us would feel down or would be sad, the other would do the move, a wink for me and a thumb up for Naruto, and the other would have to respond back.
With that, we could always fix our moods and then we would usually go for ramen. I am not a big fan of ramen but for my best friend, I would do everything and I mean everything.
"Okay, Naruto Uzumaki"
"Great job Naruto", Shikamaru said in a bored but sarcastic tone.
"It's always your fault", Ino complained and trust me, I really wanted to punch her that moment but I held myself.
"Like I care", Naruto said as he placed his hands on the right sign. He had a gfrin on his face and I knew exactly what he was going to do, so I closed my eyes the moment I heard him say "Transform".
The so known sound of pouf was enough for me to know that the worst had not passed over yet. Then, I heard something falling and I could imagine that it was Iruka sensei who had fainted.
When I heard the pouf again and Naruto laughing, I took off my arm and tried to restrain my laugh when I saw Iruka sensei with a massive nosebleed. Let me explain you what happened.
Naruto, for some unknown reason, can transform into a naked version of himself and when he uses it, every pervert man, in other words every man in the village, falls back with a nosebleed.
I saw it only once and it still gives me nightmares. Anyway, back at the class. Naruto was literally down at the floor, laughing his heart out when Iruka sensei finally got a hold of him and stand up.
"That is Naruto! That is your last warning! You have failed the graduation test 3 times! Tomorrow is you r last chance!", he shouted and I bet that the whole village could hear him.
After the small 'incident', the rest of the kids did the transformation jutsu and then lunchtime had arrived. All the kids left the classroom but I decided to stay and read my book.
I grabbed the book and an apple, made myself comfortable and started reading while taking a bit from time to time. Suddenly, Naruto came with a huge grin on his face.
"What's up Naruto?", I asked as I swallowed the last piece of my apple.
"Say Akuma, do you want to go to Ichiraku's after class?", he asked me and gave me his puppy eyes.
He knew that I was not a crazy ramen lover like him and possibly, he would want me to treat him but I could not resist on those eyes of his and finally I gave in.
"*sigh* Fine but if I am going to treat you, no more that 5 bowl. Do we have a deal?"
"It is a deal", he said with a huge grin and it was then when I noticed that launch time was over and the class was returning.
Naruto went and sat on his sit while I left out a sigh at his hyperactivity. What can I say? He is my friend after all. Anyway, the rest of the class passed by quite fast and before I knew it, it was almost over.
"Okay class. Do not forget that tomorrow is the graduation test. You are dismissed", Iruka sensei, said and we all started to pack our things.
"Come on Akuma!", Naruto said, grabbed my hand and started to drag me out of the class.
"Where do you think you are going Naruto?", Iruka sensei shouted and caused him to stop, only for me to fall on top of him and both of us, to land on the hard wooden floor.
"Iruka sensei I…"
"You are not going anywhere. You still have to clean the Hokage monuments!", he said and caused Naruto to mutter something under his breath. "Akuma, you are free to go"
"No thanks sensei. Naruto is my friend and I am going to help him", I said as I stood up and then helped Naruto.
"Are you sure?"
"I am 100% sure sensei", I said and gave Naruto a wink in which he returned with a thumb up.
*Time Skip*
Naruto and I had been watching the Hokage faces for quite a long time. The sun had already started to set and we had a long until we finish. Well, we did not exactly doing our best. We were actually going in a slow and bored pace.
"This sucks… loser", Naruto complained.
"You are not going home until you clean every single drop of paint!", Iruka sensei shouted. "I will say it again Akuma, you are free to go"
"And I will say it again sensei. I am not going anywhere", I said as I rubbed some red paint from the fourth Hokage's cheek.
"So what, it is not like anyone is waiting home for me", Naruto said.
"Or for me", I said as I left out a sigh.
"Naruto, Tsuki", Iruka sensei called our names and made us stop.
"What do you want now sensei?", Naruto asked.
"I was just thinking… maybe after you clean everything, maybe I could take both of you for some ramen, what do you think?"
"Now that is some serious motivation. We will have that cleaned in no time!", Naruto said with a giant smile. "Am I right Akuma?"
"Well, since I am not treating you then I guess it is", I said with a smile as both Naruto and I started to rub faster than before.
*Time Skip*
After we had finished cleaning, which I guess was in record time, Iruka sensei did as he said and treated it us ramen. Now, we were sitting at Ichiraku, the best ramen place in the village and of course, Naruto's favorite.
"Naruto", Iruka sensei said and cased my blond friend, who was sitting between us, to look at him with a mouth full of ramen. "Why would you do that to the Hokage faces? I mean, you know who the Hokage are don't you?"
"Of course I do", Naruto, said as he swallowed his ramen. I know they earned the title Hokage because they were the best ninja of their time, right. Especially the fourth Hokage, who saved the village from the nine-tailed fox"
"Then why did you paint their faces?"
"Because I am going to become Hokage someday. I will be the greatest Hokage of all times and everyone will respect of me. And of course, I will have the best Anbu captain at my side, right Akuma?"
"Hm?", I said with my mouth full of ramen. "Oh yeah of course. I would not let you take all the glory now, could I?", I said as finally finished my bowl.
"By the way sensei, may I ask a favor?", Naruto said sheepishly.
"You want another bowl?"
"No, can I borrow your headband for a while?"
"Sorry Naruto but this is worn by those who graduate the Academy. Tomorrow Akuma and you will take one, if you pass"
"You are so mean", Naruto huffed while crossing his hands in front of his chest, causing me to giggle.
"So, that is why you took off your goggles?"
Naruto did not say anything at first. Instead, he looked at Techu with a hungry look on his face.
"Can I have another bowl?", he asked, causing Iruka's sensei face to pale as he noticed the dozen empty bowl in front of Naruto.
I could not take it anymore and started laughing like a lunatic. I laughed so much that I fall from the stool I was sitting and landed with my back on the hard ground.
"Ouch", I said as I rubbed my head, the place where I was hurting the most.
"Akuma are you okay?", Iruka asked me concerned while Naruto had burst out laughing.
"Yeah", I said as I tried to stand up but ended up falling. This time, I had grabbed Naruto's jacket and had dragged him down with me.
Unfortunately, the odd were not in my favor as he landed on top of me. Thank Kami I was strong enough and managed to push him away from me. I stood up, cleaned myself and then helped him.
"Sorry Naruto", I said as I rubbed the back of my neck.
"Nah, its okay", he said while he was rubbing the back of his neck.
"Hey, it is late. We should better head home, don't you think?", I asked him with a wink while slightly pointing at the tower of empty bowls.
"Oh yeah, you are right. Good night sensei", he said, grabbed my wrist once again and we both started to ran away from the shop.
"Naruto!", I heard Iruka's shouting while both of us giggled.
After we were at a safe distant, we stopped running and we continued our way walking instead. After a few minutes of silence, we finally arrived at our home. It was a few small apartments next to each other.
We climbed the stairs and we both stopped in front of our doors, that where next to each other.
"Goodnight Naruto", I said as I unlocked the door.
"Goodnight Akuma", he said as he entered his apartment.
The moment I stepped in, I locked the door and head for my small bedroom. It was not much, a small single bed stuck at the wall with a small table across of it. It may was small but at least it was cozy and perfect for me.
I took off my clothes and wore my pjs that was consisting of a red shirt and a black skirt. I closed the light, fall on the bed and soon enough, I drifted into sleep.